Founded in 1946, Instron quickly earned its reputation for innovation by pioneering the use of strain gauge load cells in Universal Testing Machines. Today, more than 75 years later, Instron is recognized as the global market leader in the materials testing industry, responsible for numerous industry firsts and continuously developing products and services to improve the testing experiences of our customers. Though many things have changed throughout the years, our core commitment remains the same. We are dedicated to providing leading-edge, best-in-class equipment and services to meet your mechanical testing needs.